noun
Guido
GWEE-doh
noun
1
A male given name of Italian origin, corresponding to the English name Guy.
"Guido is a common name in Italy."
2
An offensive slang term for an Italian or Italian-American man, especially one seen as stereotypically brash or working-class.
"The term "guido" is widely regarded as an ethnic slur."
How to Use Guido
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA male first name in Italian, or (as a slur) an offensive stereotype label for Italian-American men.
When to use it
The slang sense is an ethnic slur and should be avoided.
Word Forms
Guidos plural, guidos plural, guidos plural
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Etymology
From the Italian given name Guido; a doublet of "Guy."